2005 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Corsa (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 64 kg more than 2001 Opel Corsa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Opel Corsa (165 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2001 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2001 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2001 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
